Leigh Steinberg’s Greatest Hits
Steve Young, quarterback: $40-million, 4-year contract with the Los Angeles Express, 1984.
Warren Moon, quarterback: $5.5-million, 5-year contract with the Houston Oilers, 1984.
Tom Niedenfuer, pitcher: $3-million, 5-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, 1983.
Neil Lomax, quarterback: $3-million, 3-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, 1982.
Kenny Easley, defensive back: $3.5-million, 5-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks, 1985.
Mark Gastineau, defensive end: $4-million, 5-year contract with the New York Jets, 1984.
Tony Eason, quarterback: $2.3-million, 4-year contract with the New England Patriots, 1982.
Paul McDonald, quarterback: $2-million, 4-year contract with the Cleveland Browns, 1983.
Jim Lachey, offensive lineman: $2-million, 5-year contract with the San Diego Chargers, 1985.
Duane Bickett, linebacker: $1.8-million, 4-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts, 1985.
Ken Ruettgers, offensive lineman: $1.8-million, 4-year contract with the Green Bay Packers, 1985.
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